Re: [RBW] Re: Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2019-02-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
, Joe Bernard wrote: Because this isn't a democracy. The list is run by one dude and he can nuke whatever he wants. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants

2019-02-09 Thread Steve Butcher
Announcing the Coat and Pants set has been sold. Thanks to all the viewers and those who have inquired. Steve. On Friday, February 8, 2019 at 6:30:41 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > > With over 500 viewers of this post, I'll go ahead and drop my final price > to $80.00 shipped

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2019-02-08 Thread Steve Butcher
i've decided to use these mounts and am discontinuing the sale. Steve On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 5:05:29 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Hmmm...my last bump probably seems redundant compared to my 26th October > bump. Can anyone go $55.00 shipped CONUS? Please PM me if

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants

2019-02-08 Thread Steve Butcher
With over 500 viewers of this post, I'll go ahead and drop my final price to $80.00 shipped to the lower 48 CONUS. This outfit would probably help take some of the bite out of the polar vortex folks. Please send me a direct message if you're ready to go for them. Steve On Wednesday

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants

2019-01-30 Thread Steve Butcher
, Steve On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:29:08 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181206_111859.jpg] > Good morning Rivendellians! > > As it is evident that Rivendellians appreciate wool garments, it got > me to thinking about this coat and pants set I've had ha

Re: [RBW] Re: RBW 25 -Atlantic side of things

2019-01-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
offerings for a gathering. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] WTB: XSmall Saddlesack

2019-01-15 Thread Steve Cole
I'm looking for an xsmall saddleback. If you have one to sell, please PM me. Thanks, Steve Cole -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2019-01-13 Thread Steve Butcher
Now that this post has had 400 looks but no further inquiries, I would go ahead and consider an offer. Since I'm offering to pay shipping CONUS, please consider in your offer that shipping from my locale (65785) could run over $25.00 due to the size and weight of the parcel. Thanks, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Just your average Clem Smith.... not!

2019-01-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
ers-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RB

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2019-01-08 Thread Steve Butcher
Well, since this Coat and Pants set has been posted for over a month, I'll drip my price to $110.00 shipped lower 48 CONUS. Steve. On Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 7:35:06 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > I note, now, having surpassed 300 lookers but no inquiries about this > o

Re: [RBW] Re: Just your average Clem Smith.... not!

2019-01-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
-rivendell-with-rohloff/6788752899.html <https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-with-rohloff/6788752899.html> Bob -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

Re: [RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
experience with tire liners is that they cause more flats than they prevent. I wouldn’t resort to them before having an uncontrollable string of punctures and even then, I would consider better tires first. Bill S -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Perplexities regarding flat tires

2019-01-05 Thread Steve Palincsar
, and it’s good to give him the business. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-ow

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2019-01-02 Thread Steve Butcher
I note, now, having surpassed 300 lookers but no inquiries about this offer; I'm wondering if there is maybe an issue contacting me using the private messaging link. My e-mail is docbutch...@gmail.com if you'd like to contact me. Steve On Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 11:01:05 AM UTC-6, Steve

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2019-01-01 Thread Steve Butcher
Hi Forum. Just want to mention this Coat and Pants set is still available. Steve On Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:34:09 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Thanks for the kind bump, Frank! Just a note for those still looking, the > coat and pants set is still available. I realiz

[RBW] Another Riv Financial Situation Thread

2018-12-31 Thread Steve Palincsar
discussion of the subject here. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2018-12-22 Thread Steve Butcher
Thanks for the kind bump, Frank! Just a note for those still looking, the coat and pants set is still available. I realize holiday shopping takes priority over personal purchases, so keep checking in as I don't have them listed for sale on any other forum or classified list. Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
Re: "Rinko Joining Tabs" -- Peter Weigle has posted some detailed photos - with comments - of how he does it on Flickr. * https://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/46221753611/in/photostream/ and * https://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/45525398034/in/photostream/ As is so often the

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
ake is one more cut, if the situation demands it. It's a pity Honjo doesn't make "bridge" sections available for that purpose.  It makes sense for a builder to cut up fenders to create bridges for many bikes but for an individual user, it sure does make that little stub very expensiv

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/20/18 12:17 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve asked for my reasoning. 1. The front extension length was too long because the UNSUPPORTED front extension vibrated and flexed enough to make objectionable noises. That's an objective fact that we both agree on 2. The front extension length

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/19/18 10:45 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve P asked why I did things my way instead of his way. I decided to cut the fender off because I decided the front fender was too long for my use on this bike. If I decided to leave the fender too long for my liking on this bike, I would have run

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
add the 3rd stay? Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@google

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants-new photos added

2018-12-17 Thread Steve Butcher
Obviously several lookers but no other inquiries at this point. I'm going to drop my price to $125.00 shipped CONUS. Please PM me if interested. Steve On Friday, December 14, 2018 at 6:10:26 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181213_164212(0).jpeg] > > [image: 20181213

Re: [RBW] Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
blowback unlesss bombing down a huge hill...I’m probably riding in the rain already so I’m dressed waterproofish. I’d focus on coverage on the bottom of the fender. PS...awesome looking rain bike! -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] How do you track your mileage?

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
year of keeping track. My average is 5388/year. It took me over 20 years to get the average above 5k/yr. Hats off to Steve P. for riding 10 k/yr. My two  high mileage  years were 8900, both were years when I rode a tour of 4000 m. Retirement sure does help.  Steve That's certainly not going

Re: [RBW] How do you track your mileage?

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
I put a new cassette on this bike???) -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] How do you track your mileage?

2018-12-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
it.  It's possible to synchronize it with phone apps, GPSs, etc., but it's not necessary.  I just type my info in on a web form. I also track maintenance activity on my bicycles by means of a spreadsheet. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

Re: [RBW] Re: Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
.  In my opinion, long extensions in front look nicer.  I think Steve Palincsar's two bikes both look lovely with the long front extension.  In my opinion, if Steve Palincsar chose to cut 3-4" off that front extension, his bikes would be less pretty, but I don't think he would suffe

Re: [RBW] Mixed bag results: Fenders on my Leo

2018-12-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
to the front? protection from spray -J -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] Re: Putting My Foot Down

2018-12-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/12/18 4:41 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Garth: Make assertion; deny validity of assertion; tape over logical contradiction with smile. Patrick: Making assertion and not apologizing for it - actually, reducing his assertion to a meek question, and aiming it at Steve Palincsar in particular

[RBW] Re: FS: Woolrich coat and pants

2018-12-12 Thread Steve Butcher
will eat up a considerable amount of the price; especially if it is shipped to either coast. Please send my a private message if you have any questions. Thanks, Steve On Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:29:08 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181206_111859.jpg] > Good morning Rive

Re: [RBW] Putting My Foot Down

2018-12-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: On Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 4:56:32 PM UTC-5, Steve Palincsar wrote: I can't see any other way to achieve "correct" leg extension while still retaining the ability to put both feet flat on the floor - Not talking both feet flat

Re: [RBW] Putting My Foot Down

2018-12-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
uld answer the issue, wouldn’t it, Steve. Grin. On a Rivendell or other standard frame, the seat would need to be quite low to accomplish what you’re talking about, Marty. Likely prohibitively low. With abandon, Patrick -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Putting My Foot Down

2018-12-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
release the un-racer in me and embrace the low-down. So how do you do it? How bent is your knee at 6 o'clock? Can you put your foot down? Marty -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch&qu

Re: [RBW] Re: Hats Off To...

2018-12-10 Thread Steve Palincsar
trails & protected bike lanes seem to have sprung up out of nowhere, seemingly never having appeared in any planning documents ever before.  In still other cases, the extensions finally were built -- to great acclaim and heavy use -- only after decades of waiting. -- Steve Palincsar Alexan

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

2018-12-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/9/18 12:50 PM, William R. wrote: Option "4.)"! Thanks Steve. I had no idea such a thing existed. And I will check the spokes. Thanks. To be clear, this device simply lowers the derailleurs attachment point to the bike? Does the Shimano Shadow type derailleur do this as we

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

2018-12-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
you might save yourself an awkward situation by having the spokes replaced before you're left stranded. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: [RBW] Appaloosa 1x9 issue/question

2018-12-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
s of the cassette but yet it enables the derailleur to work with as large as a 40T cassette.   -- https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/derailleur-optimization/products/roadlink / RoadLink -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-12-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/7/18 2:35 PM, Ted Shwartz wrote: Bill A) Get back on bicycle after resolving health issues B) Complete my first 600k with a smile! Success was achieved Image result for thumbs up RESPECT On Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:49:05 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: How young is too young for a boy to get a hatchet?

2018-12-05 Thread Steve Butcher
well. Sermon over... Steve Butcher Stockton, very rural southwest, Missouri On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 8:36:45 PM UTC-6, Steven Seelig wrote: > > I'm inspired by the new shipment Riv has of the Gransfors Bruk Hatchet, > but not for me. My son is turning 10, and at some time in

Re: [RBW] Dyno wiring weatherproofing

2018-12-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
careful but I get in a hurry to ride. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

Re: [RBW] long reach calipers in the wet?

2018-12-04 Thread Steve Palincsar
equipped Clem. That was with salmon pads on the R559. Mountain bike style levers on both bikes. So, does anyone have a setup that works in the wet for long reach brakes? Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

Re: [RBW] Re: My First Rivendell... Meet my Leo Roadini and I.

2018-12-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
kset-mkii>. On Sat, Dec 1, 2018 at 8:27 AM frazzywig <mailto:frazzy...@gmail.com>> wrote: Sorry, what’s “the RD”? “VO” is Velo Orange correct? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bu

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-12-02 Thread Steve Butcher
Friends, the Wooly Warm has been sold. On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 5:07:47 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Good morning, Riv. folks. Just writing to let y'all know this jersey is > still available. Please PM me with questions. Steve. > > On Thursday, November 15, 2018

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-12-01 Thread Steve Butcher
Good morning, Riv. folks. Just writing to let y'all know this jersey is still available. Please PM me with questions. Steve. On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:46:27 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181115_105645.jpg] > > [image: 20181115_105629.jpg] > Hi Foru

Re: [RBW] Re: My First Rivendell... Meet my Leo Roadini and I.

2018-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
e hoods on non aero brakes all the time with zero issues. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[RBW] Re: WTB/T: MKS Allways, Grip Kings, and/or Sneaker Pedals

2018-11-29 Thread Steve Butcher
Hi Patrick, I sent you a private message earlier today about your quest for pedals. Steve On Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 5:20:03 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Anyone have one or more used pairs of MKS Allways, Grip Kings (Lambda), or > Sneaker (RMX) pedals with goo

Re: [RBW] Re: My First Rivendell... Meet my Leo Roadini and I.

2018-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
the hoods of non-aero levers? I brake from the hoods with aero and non-aero without realizing there was some difference to be concerned with. I guess I prefer aero simply to avoid catching cable with my hands while changing hand position. Bill -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

2018-11-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
tting the floor. Why not just remove the pedals? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to r

Re: [RBW] Re: Did you have a 2018 cycling goal? Did you achieve it?

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
it.  That's good for you in every way possible. On 11/27/18 10:37 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: Kudos to Steve. I know of only 1 other person who regularly set 10K as his goal; Gary Blakeley, formerly of the boblist, who owned and drove a semitruck around the state for Creamland Dairies (IIRC). He'd ride

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 11/27/18 11:06 PM, Lynne wrote: I'm especially impressed by Steve P's Master Tetris skills. Sadly, I'm not at that level, nor do I have the bike tools to make that happen. Not /my/ skills; that was, I believe, a photo of JP Weigle's CdM bike I posted.  It's packaged in the Alps style

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-11-28 Thread Steve Butcher
to go ahead and work out the purchase details. Steve On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:46:27 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181115_105645.jpg] > > [image: 20181115_105629.jpg] > Hi Forum, > > Reading both the past and recent interest regarding things fo

Re: [RBW] Re: Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

2018-11-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
t of space. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

Re: [RBW] Seeking recommendations for transporting multiple bikes in minivan

2018-11-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
with fenders and wide Bosco handlebars, one bike is an XO-3 with pretty wide handlebars, and the third is a Salsa with drop bars. Thanks for any and all suggestions! -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-11-26 Thread Steve Butcher
Well, 10 days have passed, one inquiry, and several lookers but no takers. I'll go ahead and drop my price a bit to $55.00 shipped CONUS. Please send me a private message if you're interested. Thanks. Steven. On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:46:27 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote

Re: [RBW] Re: Crankset question, 1x11 advice?

2018-11-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
eems great for many folks who aren’t super sensitive to gaps in gears. -J -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

Re: [RBW] Re: Grant's BLAHG: Gus Boots update: headbadge, etc.

2018-11-23 Thread Steve Palincsar
nd how buying a bike can be so obsessive and stressful. I can’t blame PTSD for this one. I am a Rivendelian, and want to stay with the tribe, but maybe this bike just isn’t for me. Tim, Thank you! Clayton -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subs

Re: [RBW] Re: In praise of fixed mountain riding

2018-11-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
;?   Paved? Unpaved?  Fire road?  Single track? -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-o

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-21 Thread Steve Palincsar
You buy a new bike every time your brake pads wear out?  That's silly. On 11/20/18 10:56 PM, Kainalu V. wrote: Whatevs! Once the bike stops abruptly, I get a new one. End of story. Adjustments are for chiropractritractors -Kai BKNY On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:20:13 PM UTC-5, Steve

Re: [RBW] Re: Canti-Chev?

2018-11-20 Thread Steve Palincsar
the pads as they wear rather than just taking up tension on the cable -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: new tires for my Homer

2018-11-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
rn a performance difference. I have ordered two sets of tires from I''s recently  and they are nice and good communication and shipping. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To u

Re: [RBW] Re: new tires for my Homer

2018-11-19 Thread Steve Palincsar
here are other similar tires you think I should consider please share that too! Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fr

[RBW] Re: For Sale: Riv Wooly Warm jersey size XL

2018-11-17 Thread Steve Butcher
Thanks for the bump, Howard! I have one person inquire, but she determined the dimensions were not correct for her. It's still available. -Steve On Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:46:27 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181115_105645.jpg] > > [image: 20181115_1056

Re: [RBW] No love for the Albastache?

2018-11-15 Thread Steve Palincsar
) and the nerve impingement issue killed it for me. Clayton #DirtDanceDesigns (I sell nothing, so it’s not a sales push )... -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Rust proof question

2018-11-15 Thread Steve Butcher
of their work. Steve Butcher Stockton, Missouri (about 3 hours drive southwest of Kansas City) On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 4:38:27 PM UTC-6, Andrew Huston wrote: > > Maybe a dumb question... > Is it a terrible idea to spray some rustproofing material into a fully > built bi

[RBW] Re: Things I wish Rivendell still sold..

2018-11-14 Thread Steve Butcher
Hi Manuel. I sent you an e-mail about a jersey. Steve On Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 9:27:43 AM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Kinda sad that I missed out on what I believe was the "Golden Years" of > Rivendell products. Not saying that their products aren't Golde

[RBW] Re: Rust proof question

2018-11-11 Thread Steve Butcher
. Weigle's bikes probably have seen their fair share of rain and winter due to his New England location. Since this product has been around for quite a long time, I'd say it has been thoroughly tested. (Not a payed endorsement!). Steve Butcher On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 4:38:27 PM UTC-6

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2018-11-09 Thread Steve Butcher
Hmmm...my last bump probably seems redundant compared to my 26th October bump. Can anyone go $55.00 shipped CONUS? Please PM me if you wish to proceed? Thanks. Steven. On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 5:27:48 AM UTC-6, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Bumping these shifter mounts. I'm

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2018-11-07 Thread Steve Butcher
members U.S.P.S. 2 Day Priority Mail for the tracking number and included nsurance coverage. Please PM me with questions. Steven On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 9:49:25 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Time has passed, several have looked but no buyer has emerged. I will > drop

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring Complete!

2018-11-06 Thread Steve Butcher
"That happened too on the trail". Yes! There's nothing quite like the sensation of snow going down the back of one's neck and shirt! Maybe that didn't happen to you with your clothing set up. On Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 1:26:46 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > All seven rides,

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring Complete!

2018-11-06 Thread Steve Butcher
Oh, Patrick, your beaming smile speaks volumes of the joy you're experiencing being outside and enjoying your fixed gear Hunq. I can hear the crunch of the snow, the breezes in the trees, and smell the coffee and pipe smoke just by viewing your beautiful photos. Wonderful! Thanks! Steve

Re: [RBW] About a crash a Riv could have prevented

2018-11-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
.  Someone who does not have a feel for how much to sqeeze the front brake vs the rear.  Once the front wheel is locked, an SWB is more likely to flip over than, let's say, an Appa or Clem, I'm thinking. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2018-10-31 Thread Steve Butcher
Time has passed, several have looked but no buyer has emerged. I will drop my price to $50.00 with shipping split between me and the buyer CONUS. Steven. On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5:56:59 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > Several lookers but no takers. I'll bump my price down to

[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-30 Thread Steve Cole
. But for those who seek to learn things with great costs, one idea would be to ask on the list whether there is someone locally to talk with or even who would allow one to actually try out what you were looking at. Again, thanks to all, Steve On Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 9:49:40 AM UTC-4

[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-30 Thread Steve Cole
l comments. It's threads like this one, that allow us to explore the many dimensions of our hobby, I find especially interesting and rewarding. Steve Cole On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 7:22:42 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > John Hawrylak posted recently about converting a Riv B

[RBW] Re: Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-29 Thread Steve Cole
t for sale on the list. I've spent more than I care to say on items I've purchased here. Some day, I'll have my own parts bin sale. All best, Steve Cole Arlington, Virginia On Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 7:22:42 AM UTC-4, Steve Cole wrote: > > John Hawrylak posted recently about converting a

[RBW] Finding out how a Bike's Performance Changes with Changes to Components

2018-10-28 Thread Steve Cole
y have and the effects on riding will be with different components? Sorry for running on so long. Steve Cole Arlington, Virginia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Help me build my Roadeo, Part 2, CRANKSET

2018-10-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
everything is operating at all less than totally frozen. In any case, I’m pretty darn sure that I don’t have the strenght to break a crank under any circumstances so it is not something I worry about. Handlebars I can imagine but I’m still riding with 40 year old bars. -- Steve Palincsar

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2018-10-26 Thread Steve Butcher
Several lookers but no takers. I'll bump my price down to $60.00 shipped CONUS. PM me if interested. Steve On Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:32:13 AM UTC-5, Steve Butcher wrote: > > [image: 20181003_103229.jpeg] > Hello Forum, > I'm offering for sale a complete set of VO T

Re: [RBW] Help me build my Roadeo, Part 2, CRANKSET

2018-10-25 Thread Steve Palincsar
with this build. And thanks in advance for all of your advice. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[RBW] Re: Clean way to mount USB light to front rack?

2018-10-23 Thread Steve Butcher
Another possible solution is the Cronometro Nob. You can find info on Peter White's website. I was told, a few years ago, these are made in Madison, Wisconsin. They seem to be applicable to a number of attachment locations. -Steve Butcher On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 5:42:45 PM UTC-5

Re: [RBW] Help me build my new Roadeo. Part I, Wheels.

2018-10-22 Thread Steve Palincsar
no faster) try 32 Paselas tour guard. They rode nice too. More “excited” feeling. Maybe more vibration? Better tread protection. The GB Cypres is a calmer, smoother feeling ride due to its suppleness, I guess, but just as fast. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received th

[RBW] Re: Washington, D.C. Rides/Recommendations.

2018-10-19 Thread Steve Cole
For a very nice 16+ mile loop that begins anywhere you cross the Potomac River from D.C. (Key Bridge, Rooselvel Big, Memorial Bridge or the 14th Street Bridge), the Arlington Loop includes a great section of the Mount Vernon Trail, a very wooded section of the Washington & Old Dominion (W)

[RBW] Re: What epoch of Rivster are you?

2018-10-19 Thread Steve Cole
We're a Golden Ager household in more ways than one. We have a Toyo A. Homer Hilsen, a Simpleton converted to a 14-speed Rohloff drive, and a Betty Foy. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:55:34 PM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Recent discussions make me wonder, what epoch of

[RBW] Re: For Sale: VO Thumb shifter Mounts

2018-10-18 Thread Steve Butcher
I'm going to bump this and will improve the offer a bit by selling the thumb shifter mounts for $65.00 still; but will pay shipping CONUS. Please send me a private message if you want them and we can discuss shipping address and payment method. -Steve On Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:32

[RBW] Re: Brisk start to Coffeeneuring 2018

2018-10-15 Thread Steve Butcher
It's a bit chilly and overcast here this morning at daybreak. You're sunny smile warmed the start of my day, Patrick! On Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 4:57:39 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Starting off right in the highlands of Colorado with a climb up from a > balmy 15˚F at 7,800 ft. to a

[RBW] Re: A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor

2018-10-10 Thread Steve Cole
Thank you for warming my heart. On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:59:54 AM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > A Boy, A Bike, and A Benefactor: A True and Heartwarming Rivendell Tale > > If you are living here and now, you probably notice a scarcity of kindness > and generosity.

Re: [RBW] Re: Roadeo Future?

2018-10-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
r a loaded tourer. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googl

[RBW] Re: Heard my first "Hey, nice Riv!" today. Felt chuffed

2018-10-03 Thread Steve Butcher
Also, being one who lives in a very car-centric part of the U.S., bicycle compliments here are rare as "hen's teeth". Instagram has been, for me, a nice source of encouragement in, not only my Rivs, but other bikes I own and, upon which, I have put my personal touches. Steve B

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 10/03/2018 06:02 AM, Garth wrote:  Modern Bike website lists a 25 and 28mm  https://www.modernbike.com/650b---27.5-tires . Refine width on the left side. Interesting.,  Notethe claimed sizes.  1.75 is 1 3/4".  That should be what in mm?  44.  And yet, the copy says this is a 25mm

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 10/03/2018 07:07 AM, Garth wrote:   A Terry Tellus tire also .  http://www.terrybicycles.com/accessories/tires-tubes-1/tellus-pt-tire-x-c- / /Quoting from the web site linked to above: // /There are a lot of bikes designed for //*650c/571 *//mm tires, but until recently, only very

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Re: 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
ote: Ha! Yes, possibly, but I'm a bit of a hobbit anyway, so I'm used to bikes that look small. On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4:01:42 PM UTC-6, Lum Gim Fong wrote: 28 might look funny in such a wide fork of a 650b bike. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You recei

Re: [RBW] 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
Some, possibly all, of those may be more available in Europe than in the US.  I've ordered from UK sites with no difficulty at all. On 10/02/2018 06:27 PM, G.E. wrote: Thanks, Steve! That is far more options than I thought would be available. Appreciate it. On Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 4

Re: [RBW] 650b narrow tires

2018-10-02 Thread Steve Palincsar
of options in a 32mm, but am specifically hunting for something narrower than that. Though it's unlikely to exist, I thought perhaps someone may have run across a tire of this sort. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: Help with fenders

2018-10-01 Thread Steve Palincsar
e.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell Riders use for floor pumps?

2018-09-29 Thread Steve Palincsar
and faster to beat the escaping air to the psi number want. 3. Be less than $65 US -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails fro

Re: [RBW] Recomendations For Cycling-Specific Vehicle

2018-09-28 Thread Steve Palincsar
much more snug, although large enough).  Neither is much fun to drive, though, and the Rav-4 had surprisingly poor fuel economy (I only got 150 miles on half a tank of gas). -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gr

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
/2018 04:57 PM, RichS wrote: Steve, Thanks for posting the flickr link. I remember when you all did this get together. Looked like a fantastic time with so many Riv folk in attendance. So many Rivendells and your Kogswell lined up in a row is an impressive sight! Regards, Rich in ATL

Re: [RBW] Re: Film photography - subject matter?

2018-09-27 Thread Steve Palincsar
, Ohiopyle, PA. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZHh6hGfxp1rvbJfDA -- Steve Palincsar Alexandria, Virginia USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema

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